Paula Franklin Books
Natasha and the Bear (Stories from Around the World)
By Paula Franklin, N. A. Ustinov
Held captive in the woods by a bear, a young Russian girl cleverly finds a way to return safely home to her grandparents.
Read MoreThe snail who flew
When two caterpillars become butterflies, they offer a snail a chance to fly.
Read MoreGerry goes to town
Curious about the world outside his zoo home, Gerry the giraffe sneaks out one night to see the town and finds himself involved in several unexpected adventures.
Read MoreThe greedy monster
In a Spanish village, a grandmother and her bees rescue three grandchildren from a hungry monster.
Read MoreThe golden goose
A simpleton is rewarded for his kindness with the gift of a golden goose, which helps him to win the hand of a princess.
Read MoreMama wants to be beautiful
By Franklin Paula., Paula Franklin
With the support of her family, Mama Pig goes on a diet.
Read MoreThe grasshopper and the ants
By Aesop, Paula Franklin, Eve Tharlet
A grasshopper who sings and dances all summer while the ants diligently gather food, winds up cold and hungry when winter arrives.
Read MoreThe mischievous princess
Desperate to be rid of their mischievous daughter, the king and queen decide to give her hand in marriage to anyone who can pass three unusual ordeals.
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